Bawstun vs Dodgers: the World Series of Gluttony

[shopson67]

He is mostly being criticized for pulling Hill, now you are suggesting he should have pulled him before the start of the 7th? It's pretty standard, especially with a 4 run lead, to send him out and then pull him at the first sign of trouble and that's exactly what he did. Obviously I agree with you about the last part but that's not what he is being criticized for.

He went to the players who had come through for him all year. They didn't get it done, that's on the player not the manager.

He pulled Hill from facing a lefty. He had just struck out a lefty after that walk. Plus, as I just stated, pitchers rarely admit fatigue. If Hill is claiming fatigue entering the 7th, he probably was tired all of the 6th inning as well. When you're trailing in a series, I don't think you have the luxury of waiting for the first sign of trouble; you have to stay ahead of that, especially when a pitcher is telling you something like that. Lead-off walks have been a huge threat this series, and this no different.

As far as going to his guys that had come through for him all year, Alexander wasn't even active for the NLCS. Madson had struggled the last time coming into an inning with inherited runners. Yet those are the guys chosen?

 

[shopson67]

the irony

... you’re describing the 2004 Red Sox before game 4 of the WS

too bad Roberts is managing instead of playing


... well, too bad for you anyway

It is amazing to think that a player whose whole offensive career was built around manufacturing runs would abandon the concept altogether.

 

[realityball]

It is amazing to think that a player whose whole offensive career was built around manufacturing runs would abandon the concept altogether.

yeah ... but maybe he had to go with what he had

he’s got some sluggers on that team that someone else built ...


seen that before ...

 

[Manster7588]

Was that the Dave Roberts stealing 2B game?

The Robert's steal was October 17th, the 12 inning game 4. The 20th was the final game of THE GREATEST comeback in MLB playoff history.

 

[Manster7588]

Oh, I remember that key steal very, very well and the impact it had vaulting the Sawx to victory in that awesome series - just wasn't sure of the date he had posted.

I won a hundred bux after betting a buddy of mine at a bar the Sawx would win this series. I made this bet when the Yanks were already up 3-0. It was one of the most unbelievable series comebacks I can remember.

You were drunk, weren't you.
Did you get 10 to 1 odds?

 

[craigk217]

The Robert's steal was October 17th, the 12 inning game 4. The 20th was the final game of THE GREATEST comeback in MLB playoff history.

You were drunk, weren't you.
Did you get 10 to 1 odds?

Pretty much and, no, I din't get the 10-1. Dummy me, but it was a glorious thing to sit there at the same spot of bar in Game 7 and watching him melt dafuq down. Typical loudmouth Yankmee fan - it was totally worth it.

 

[Manster7588]

Pretty much and, no, I din't get the 10-1. Dummy me, but it was a glorious thing to sit there at the same spot of bar in Game 7 and watching him melt dafuq down. Typical loudmouth Yankmee fan - it was totally worth it.

I would not have made that bet. I couldn't get drunk enough to do so.

My biggest memory is pre game 4, Millar saying, "Don't let us win tonight".

 

[craigk217]

I would not have made that bet. I couldn't get drunk enough to do so.

My biggest memory is pre game 4, Millar saying, "Don't let us win tonight".

I wouldn'ta made that bet, normally either, but I just wanted to add some 'intrigue' & suffering to the obnoxious pinstriper. It was absolutely glorious as the whole bar, by Game 7, knew about the bet by then and were cheering for the BoSox just adding to the insufferability on the doosh.

 

[williewilliejuan]

Far be it from me to give the Dodgers advice, particularly since I really, really, really want them to lose, but it seems like bringing in Madson with runners on base is a bad idea.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Roberts is such a dumb ass.....taking out Hill and going to the bullpen. Hill was pitching well.

Sister's hubby scored tickets to the game......posted pics on FB.

#Sofuckingjelly

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I still believe this series will go the limit.

But it begins tonight, and LA will need the mindset and tenacity to perform as if it's a game 7. If they do that, there'll be a game 6 on Tues. If they can force a game 7 by winning game 6...it's on.

 

[tducey]

Red Sox win tonight is my prediction. Dodgers have had a good run but the Red Sox are to good. I think Roberts is fired tomorrow if the Dodgers lose.

 

[PatsFan2003]

Red Sox win tonight is my prediction. Dodgers have had a good run but the Red Sox are to good. I think Roberts is fired tomorrow if the Dodgers lose.

If the game stays close LA will fight but if the Sox get a decent lead it might be all over.

 

[craigk217]

Red Sox win tonight is my prediction. Dodgers have had a good run but the Red Sox are to good. I think Roberts is fired tomorrow if the Dodgers lose.

I, for one, would not mind, at all, if LA wins tonite to force a Game 6 back in Boston. I wanna see Sale win it, cuz … I'm fng selfish like that.

 

[Pure Steel]

Red Sox win tonight is my prediction. Dodgers have had a good run but the Red Sox are to good. I think Roberts is fired tomorrow if the Dodgers lose.

Yup, I'd be shocked if he survives after this series.....

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Wurzt. Anthem. Evar. Let's go!

 

[DT LUNA]

Pearce 2R HR

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Boooom

 

[craigk217]

oopsie

 

[NEPatsfan]